We are recruiting an Underwriter for our client based in Cheshire. Your role will be to maintain strong broker and borrower relationships. Actively manage loan enquiries from brokers, process valuations and legal instructions through to completion of the loan whilst fostering relationships to secure future business. This role will support the Head of Underwriting with any delegated tasks, as appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES: -

Coordinate the submission and return of application documentation to brokers.

Take responsibility to instruct valuations and in conjunction with valuers, assess the reports.

Ensure that reasonable comparable research is completed on properties.

Compile and produce reports as and when required.

Issue offer letters, instruct solicitor and pre-loan enquiries per policy. Seek approval of these documents in accordance with the policy.

Provide brokers with any updates promptly with the progress of their cases together with formal weekly updates.

Analyse all financial information received relating to loans and seek further clarification when appropriate. Focus on completing all loan applications through to completion.

Compile credit reports for the credit committee and deal with queries raised.

Mailing full online and hard copies to folder of cases with all notes and documents stored correctly on the system.

Provide absence cover to the Underwriting team to ensure departmental resilience.

Understand clearly the timeframe within which each case is required to complete and tailor the case procedure and your workflow accordingly.

Manage a large Underwriting case load of applications through to completion ensuring both Company service standards and the lending policy is compliant.

Build and maintain strong and successful working relationships with customers, brokers, surveyors, solicitors and other stakeholders.

Take a pragmatic approach when assessing loans by analysing risk and merit and apply best practice when decision making. Understand and scrutinise key items as credit searches, bank statements, financial statements etc.

Provide out of hours support to the Underwriting team and clients as required.

Partake in projects as they arise to support development of the Underwriting department and business.

Manage stakeholder expectations by applying honesty and transparency throughout the process.

Price loans for risk under the guidance of the Head of Underwriting.

Deliver high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in data input and written communication. Ensure the case management system and file notes are up to date and accurate.

Deal with all internal and external enquiries efficiently and in accordance with Company standards.

Support colleagues in the underwriting team to manage case load and ensure timely completion and high standards of case management and best working practices.

To apply: Forward your CV following the apply link in either Word or PDF format

Please Note: due to the volume of applications being received we can only respond to those offering the relevant experience as outlined in the advert.

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